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Apr 18, 2023 · Details on Jimmy Don Thornton’s cause of death. Billy was forced to cope with the loss of a loved one when Jimmy died of a heart condition in October 1988. Several years later, Billy still hasn’t recovered from the loss. In a 2015 episode of Oprah Winfrey 's Masterclass, the Goliath star recalled memories from his childhood.
Filmmaker Billy Bob Thornton says that he was forever changed when his younger brother Jimmy died suddenly of a heart condition. Watch Billy Bob describe the...
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Dec 27, 2023 · Billy Bob Thornton grew up with his three brothers: Jimmy Don, John David, and James Bean in Hot Springs, Arkansas. As the oldest, Billy was born on August 4, 1955, setting the stage for a family journey defined by bonds as strong as the hills of Arkansas. In today’s digital age, where personal details often go online, Thornton’s brothers ...
Filmmaker Billy Bob Thornton says that he was forever changed when his younger brother Jimmy died suddenly of a heart condition. Watch Billy Bob describe the sadness that will never go away and how he's come to accept that he'll only ever be "50 percent happy." He also shares his poignant advice for anyone who has lost a loved one.
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Jun 11, 2015 · The Oscar-winning actor was 33 years old at the time, having recently filmed a few roles on both the big and small screens. With a blossoming entertainment career and relatively few responsibilities, Thornton remembers feeling carefree during that period -- but his world immediately crumbled when his younger brother Jimmy passed away suddenly of a heart condition that no one knew he had.
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May 5, 2023 · I've lost my 49 year husband, 43 year old brother, 16 year old nephew and both parents. This was all before I was 50. Best you can do is try to move forward, not on, with the remnants left of your heart.
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Aug 21, 2023 · Billy Bob Thornton lost his brother. Shutterstock. Losing his brother in 1988 was a harrowing experience, something that Billy Bob Thornton couldn't really come to terms with. He was 33 years old and was working in the film industry, trying to make a mark for himself, when his brother, Jimmy, passed away unexpectedly.
